Games Like Resident Evil Revelations

RE Revelations 2 continues the series acclaimed essential survival horror experience, while uncovering startling truths.

Why similar: Zombies 26.5%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Horror 12.7%, Third-Person Shooter 12.4%, Co-op 7%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the episodic structure and co-op mechanics of the original while maintaining the same tense, nautical-themed survival horror atmosphere.

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Zombies 34.9%, Survival Horror 22.5%, Horror 15.3%, Third Person 5.5%, Female Protagonist 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This remake sets the gold standard for modern survival-horror, offering a perfect balance of exploration, puzzle-solving, and terrifying third-person combat.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.4%, Zombies 22.6%, Survival Horror 19.7%, Horror 16.2%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the spiritual predecessor to the action-horror style found in Revelations, this remake delivers masterful third-person combat and pacing.

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.4%, Horror 23.6%, Zombies 15.8%, Third-Person Shooter 10.6%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Directed by the creator of Resident Evil, this game offers a surreal, psychological survival-horror experience with similar third-person mechanics.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.1%, Survival Horror 22.9%, Horror 21.7%, Third Person 5.4%, Shooter 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This remake captures the claustrophobic, ship-based horror vibe of Revelations with high-fidelity visuals and intense, strategic dismemberment combat.

Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.1%, Horror 25.3%, Zombies 23.9%, Gore 4.6%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: While shifting to a first-person perspective, it returns to the series' roots of isolated, atmospheric horror and limited resources.

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.3%, Horror 21.8%, Third-Person Shooter 14.7%, Zombies 14.4%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the first game with more open-ended environments while keeping the core focus on resource management and terrifying creature designs.

Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

Why similar: Survival Horror 28.9%, Zombies 27.3%, Horror 20.4%, Action 5.5%, Gore 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends the action-heavy set pieces of Revelations with a gothic horror setting and deep, rewarding exploration.

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.5%, Third-Person Shooter 21.8%, Horror 17%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Third Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic survival-horror that features fixed camera angles, intricate puzzles, and a haunting, isolated setting.

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Zombies 30.7%, Survival Horror 26.4%, Horror 16.5%, Third-Person Shooter 4.4%, Survival 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic survival-horror experience that established the mansion-exploration formula found in many of these recommendations.

Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.

Why similar: Zombies 29.8%, Survival Horror 21.5%, Horror 18.1%, Third-Person Shooter 6.4%, Female Protagonist 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This prequel offers a traditional survival-horror experience with a unique character-swapping mechanic that rewards tactical thinking.

Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

Why similar: Zombies 24%, Survival Horror 16%, Horror 12.7%, Third-Person Shooter 11.8%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-heavy entry that focuses on high-stakes encounters and cinematic set pieces similar to the later chapters of Revelations.

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Zombies 29.6%, Survival Horror 20.8%, Horror 14.5%, Third-Person Shooter 13.9%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by fans of the genre, this game mimics the classic Resident Evil style with a heavy emphasis on survival mechanics and third-person shooting.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.1%, Horror 18.1%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action 9.7%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, its third-person gameplay and eerie, supernatural setting provide a similar sense of discovery and tension.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Survival Horror 42.4%, Third-Person Shooter 18.5%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully combines classic survival-horror inventory management with a dark, sci-fi narrative that feels deeply atmospheric.

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Horror 32.5%, Survival Horror 23.7%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of the genre pioneer that focuses on third-person investigation and supernatural horror in a confined location.

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Why similar: Zombies 29.4%, Third-Person Shooter 17.2%, Co-op 11.5%, Horror 10%, Online Co-Op 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: While divisive, this entry offers the most intense, blockbuster-style action in the series, perfect for those who enjoyed the combat in Revelations.

This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.

Why similar: Zombies 24.9%, Third-Person Shooter 16.8%, Co-op 12.3%, Horror 10.4%, Survival Horror 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the co-op action roots of the series, offering a polished, cinematic experience for two players.

Three years after the Necromorph infestation aboard the USS Ishimura, Isaac Clarke awakens from a coma, confused, disoriented, and on a space station called The Sprawl. Explore this world and its zero-g environments to discover the truth about the Unitology and its role in the Necromorph epidemic.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.5%, Survival Horror 19.7%, Horror 18.7%, Third Person 6.4%, Survival 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in pacing that ramps up the action while maintaining the terrifying, industrial sci-fi horror aesthetic.

World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.

Why similar: Zombies 37.3%, Third-Person Shooter 15.4%, Co-op 8.7%, Survival Horror 8.6%, Online Co-Op 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the frantic, horde-based co-op action that fans of the Revelations Raid Mode will appreciate.

For some time now, Leafmore High School has been the setting for unexplained disappearances. In this survival horror game, you take control of a group of 5 American students. With your friends, you try to unravel the mysterious happenings at this unremarkable-looking school. The night will be long and survival not will not be easy...

Why similar: Survival Horror 31.3%, Horror 28.6%, Co-op 10.7%, Zombies 6.7%, Third Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic survival-horror game that features a unique co-op mechanic and a school-based setting that keeps the tension high.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.7%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Action 12.9%, Third Person 12.5%, Adventure 11%

Why You'll Like It: While more adventure-focused, its third-person exploration and combat feel highly polished and satisfying for fans of modern action games.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.1%, Co-op 19.5%, Online Co-Op 10.6%, Action 8.9%, Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a challenging third-person combat experience with a strong emphasis on co-op play and monster-hunting.

You are Frank West – photojournalist and original hero of the Dead Rising Willamette incident – taking center stage experiencing the re-imagined Fortune City outbreak.

Why similar: Zombies 47.5%, Co-op 11.2%, Action 9.6%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A more lighthearted take on the zombie genre that still provides a satisfying third-person action experience with plenty of customization.

Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

Why similar: Zombies 27.6%, Survival Horror 23.7%, Third-Person Shooter 22.9%, Horror 14.8%, Action 4.9%

The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.

Why similar: Zombies 39.7%, Third-Person Shooter 15%, Co-op 9.2%, Horror 9.1%, Survival Horror 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated co-op shooter that focuses on tactical sniping and horde management in a grim, supernatural World War II setting.

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 36.6%, Co-op 18.4%, Online Co-Op 9.7%, Third Person 6.8%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure third-person action game that focuses on visceral combat against supernatural threats, perfect for fans of the action-heavy side of Revelations.

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Zombies 42%, Co-op 12.7%, Horror 9.6%, Survival Horror 7.7%, Survival 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tropical, open-world zombie survival game that emphasizes melee combat and exploration in a desperate, isolated environment.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: Zombies 26.3%, Survival Horror 17.1%, Horror 12.7%, Co-op 9.9%, Online Co-Op 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane co-op shooter that focuses on wave-based survival against grotesque monsters in tight, claustrophobic environments.

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Why similar: Zombies 52.1%, Co-op 12.1%, Horror 7.6%, Online Co-Op 5.7%, Survival Horror 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential co-op zombie shooter that provides endless replayability through its dynamic director system.

(Release: 2014) Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped.

Why similar: Zombies 26.2%, Survival Horror 21.9%, Third-Person Shooter 20.5%, Horror 12.7%, Action 5.4%

Command Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie cop who stumbles onto the carnage reporting for his first duty, or play as Claire Redfield, desperately searching for her missing brother. Cutting edge 3-D accelerated graphics that create a terrifying, photo-realistic experience.

Why similar: Zombies 25.5%, Survival Horror 24.2%, Horror 14.8%, Third-Person Shooter 13%, Action 5.5%

Join Jill Valentine, the survivor of the notorious disaster, as her nightmare continues. After resigning from S.T.A.R.S. Jill now prepares to head out of Raccoon City… but caught in a town crawling with zombies, more than ever she must rely on brute force and cunning to find a way to escape alive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.5%, Zombies 24.3%, Horror 14.3%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Action 5.5%

Your squad has been choppered to a remote mansion to investigate a bio-experiment gone wrong. You’re plunged straight into a deathtrap. Arm yourself, solve puzzles, and unearth mysteries. But beware: every move you make draws you deeper into the deadly embrace of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Zombies 25.1%, Survival Horror 24.4%, Horror 14.4%, Third-Person Shooter 12.8%, Survival 5.6%

From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.

Why similar: Zombies 48.6%, Co-op 13.6%, Horror 11.1%, Online Co-Op 6.2%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Join the corps! Umbrella Corps brings a competitive experience featuring new types of strategy and technique blended with elements from the world of Resident Evil, to create a unique kind of shooter!

Why similar: Zombies 34.2%, Third-Person Shooter 20.5%, Co-op 9.6%, Horror 8.6%, Action 8.4%

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Action 38.8%, Third Person 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Singleplayer 5.7%

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Experience a terrifyingly intense co-op campaign for up to four players in this gut-wrenching sequel to Steam best-seller, Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army.

Why similar: Zombies 43.3%, Third-Person Shooter 13.6%, Co-op 11.2%, Horror 7.7%, Action 5.5%

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Featuring a co-op campaign for 1 to 4 players, Nazi Zombie Army is a horrifying new stand-alone expansion of the award-winning Sniper Elite series.

Why similar: Zombies 44.5%, Third-Person Shooter 14.4%, Co-op 9.9%, Horror 6.5%, Action 5.2%

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Action 38.8%, Third Person 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Adventure 10.7%, Gore 9.4%

F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.

Why similar: Horror 32.4%, Co-op 22.4%, Action 9.2%, Zombies 8%, Online Co-Op 7.7%

Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

Why similar: Zombies 37.6%, Online Co-Op 10.6%, Horror 10.6%, Co-op 9.7%, Survival Horror 7.2%

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.2%, Survival Horror 19.5%, Zombies 16.9%, Horror 13.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Why similar: Horror 26.4%, Third-Person Shooter 26.1%, Action 13.4%, Third Person 11.2%, Survival Horror 9.2%

The extreme and unpredictable conditions that characterized the Lost Planet series return, harsher than ever before. Lost Planet 3 reveals new truths about the foreboding planet and the colonial history of E.D.N. III.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.8%, Action 15.2%, Horror 9.9%, Co-op 7.6%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Zombies 40.1%, Co-op 14%, Horror 10.1%, Survival Horror 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. Step into the shoes of agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of H.A.D.E.S. unit and prepare to face the true horror.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.2%, Horror 22.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Third Person 9.3%, Zombies 8.3%

Two years ago, a group of young teenagers found themselves trapped inside their school. They suffered through the longest night of their lives, chased by abominable creatures created by their principal. Some of them survived that terrible night, while others perished.

Why similar: Horror 28.1%, Survival Horror 24.6%, Co-op 13.2%, Zombies 10.5%, Action 5.9%

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.9%, Action 25.5%, Third Person 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Adventure 6.4%

The sequel to the million-plus selling Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 takes the zombie survival horror to Fortune City, America’s latest and greatest entertainment playground.

Why similar: Zombies 49.5%, Co-op 11.5%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, Action 7%, Third Person 5.2%

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Horror 28.8%, Survival Horror 25.1%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.5%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Action 14.1%, Third Person 11.5%, Adventure 10.7%

Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.6%, Horror 18.6%, Third Person 10.8%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 7.5%

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 44.7%, Horror 19.5%, Action 9.5%, Survival 8.3%, Third Person 5.8%

Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored – Now with New Challenge Mode

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.9%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Third Person 12.6%, Action 12%, Adventure 7.5%

You & your friends are the deadliest killers in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s up to you to not just survive, but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Why similar: Co-op 22.8%, Horror 21.7%, Action 16.2%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Online Co-Op 8.3%

You are Frank West. A hard-edged photojournalist hellbent on investigating the mystery at Willamette Mall. It's swarming with zombies. You have 72 hours. Chop 'till you drop!

Why similar: Zombies 48.1%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Horror 9.8%, Action 7.4%, Third Person 6.6%